You know, I read a thread similar to this feature, except it was entirely text. It was a humorous, insightful romp through the early levels of RuneScape(don't give me that look) that gained a cult following. It had to end, though, as the writer ceased to be new and uninformed.

I have to wonder; at what point will Shamus stop being a "noob" and start, for example, making boat loads of cash? At what level will he stop doing meaningless quests that often do not profit? Personally, I think the series will become more interesting once Luly is a respected hero, decked out head to toe, but who's to say?

You might have made a lot more money if you'd have chosen one of the vegetable crops (pipeweed usually doesn't sell well, unless we're talking about Shire Sweet-leaf, now that's another story) and posted it to the auction house. Cooks (even top tier ones) are always in need of even the most basic vegetables.

Those price-gouging seamstresses would have to think twice when their husbands came home with bushels of your onions!

sooperman:You know, I read a thread similar to this feature, except it was entirely text. It was a humorous, insightful romp through the early levels of RuneScape(don't give me that look) that gained a cult following. It had to end, though, as the writer ceased to be new and uninformed.

I have to wonder; at what point will Shamus stop being a "noob" and start, for example, making boat loads of cash? At what level will he stop doing meaningless quests that often do not profit? Personally, I think the series will become more interesting once Luly is a respected hero, decked out head to toe, but who's to say?

He did fifteen for Champions Online, but he's getting paid for this, so it might be longer. Also, Shamus isn't new to LotRO, he's done this a few times before and is just acting surprised for our enjoyment.

Sjakie:The longer i read this, the more my respect for this game drops. At least you make it funny to read about. What kind of other dumb quests did they put in there i wonder?

Now, go and abuse yourself some more for our fun Shamus.

As Shamus pointed out before, he handpicks the quests that make for an easier write and a funnier read. Also, the Shire is full of this sort of silliness because, well, it's the Shire and that's what Hobbits are like.

Many of quests outside of the Shire, particularly those in the Epic line, are quite devoid of silliness (though it's rare that they totally escape from typical MMO quests game mechanics wise).

By and large LOTRO is actually a fairly serious MMO that gets punctuated with the same sort of humour you find in the books.

I love the fact you put one of the unhappy faces right on top of Michael Delving to hide the correct spelling. I don't play LoTRO, but I'm tempted from reading these, or know much about the lore so can't comment on the correct spelling.

This is probably one of my favourite things on the escapist at the moment.

He did fifteen for Champions Online, but he's getting paid for this, so it might be longer. Also, Shamus isn't new to LotRO, he's done this a few times before and is just acting surprised for our enjoyment.

I really hope that this series goes on after he gets his new clothes.

That's right; I'd completely forgotten about those. Ah, memories.

Anyway, I should imagine that Luly(Shamus) has only just embarked on her(his) quest, and we will see plenty more of the massive universe presented. One should hope, anyway.

He did fifteen for Champions Online, but he's getting paid for this, so it might be longer. Also, Shamus isn't new to LotRO, he's done this a few times before and is just acting surprised for our enjoyment.

I really hope that this series goes on after he gets his new clothes.

That's right; I'd completely forgotten about those. Ah, memories.

Anyway, I should imagine that Luly(Shamus) has only just embarked on her(his) quest, and we will see plenty more of the massive universe presented. One should hope, anyway.

We'll preobably see the area after the Shire just so Lulzy can get matching clothes. Here's hoping for ten more installments.

There shouldn't be an emphasis on pipe-weed. It's a common mistake; the good professor said that it's just Shire-talk for tobacco. So no need to worry about your young'uns getting high by letting them play. Just lung cancer. But that's what the 'T' rating is for.

Anyways, the Goose laid another Golden Egg. Keep em coming. I'm thinking about making an omelette recipe with them. Now back to my genocidal persecution of all orc-kind. *trots off skipping and whistling*

I wasn't suggesting that the young lady was doing anything illicit. Quite the contrary. She looks like an ad for Jolly Sailor Pipe Tobacco. In fact, if she was smoking something else, it might take the curse off of it.

Also, in that screenshot, it looks like she has a bit of Captain Morgan in her.